The Role of the Government

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The Role of the Government is written by Jacqueline Langwith and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0737754788 (ISBN 10) and 9780737754780 (ISBN 13).

Author Jacqueline Langwith provides readers with a fact-filled direct message about the role of the government when confronting global warming. This volume explores government's role in addressing climate change on both a national and international level. It discusses official recognition of climate change such as the Kyoto Protocols. Readers will look at the United States' historical responses to climate change and at efforts to regulate carbon dioxide and reduce emissions through a carbon tax and renewable fuel standard. Readers will explore energy-efficient building, land use policies, and efforts to maintain biological diversity.